The Jackson Era Presidents 6-10

The First Five Presidents Washington-Established many Precedents Adams-The development of the 2-Party System Jefferson-The Louisiana Purchase Madison-The War of 1812 Monroe-The Monroe Doctrine

The Supreme Court Boosts National Power McCulloch vs. Maryland Prohibited states from taxing agencies of the Federal Government. The court concluded that the Maryland tax could not be levied against the government. The Power to TAX is the Power To Destroy! 1824 The Supreme Court ruled in Gibbons vs. Ogden, that Congress-not the states-had the Power to regulate interstate trade. 1819

The Rise of Industrialism & Nationalism The Era of “Good Feelings”

Nationalism Shapes Foreign Policy Nationalism (pride in your country). The belief that national interests should be more important than what a region wants. John Quincy Adams becomes The 6 th President

Samuel Slater, "The Father of the factory System" In 1790, opened the first important spinning mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Industrial Revolution Goods are made in large factories that used machines Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin led to “King Cotton.” Agriculture dominates the Southern Economy. Interchangeable Parts Mass Production Industrial Growth Dominates the Northern Economy Was Granted The Patent For The Cotton Gin In 1794.

The American System United America’s economic interests by having the North produce manufactured goods that the South would buy. This would finally make America independent of Britain & other European nations. Promoted by Henry Clay

Westward Movement The growth of railroads and canals helped the growth of an industrial economy and supported settlers heading West. New States joining the Union meant new problems. Erie canal easier & cheaper way to transport Heavy Goods

Andrew Jackson believed a “corrupt bargain” gave John Quincy Adams the 6 th Presidency in 1824.

Voting Requirements in the Early 19c

Voter Turnout:

The Age of Jackson In 1828 Andrew Jackson becomes the 7 th President. Probably used the VETO more than any other President. “Democratic Change” was characterized by  equality in the political process for adult white males  increased voter participation  the rise of sectional issues

Jacksonian Democracy Property is removed as a qualification for voting in the Election of More People Enjoy the Right to Vote!!

The Spoils System-giving jobs to friends and supporters. To the Victors Belongs the Spoils. The best qualified people did not get government jobs.

“The Age Of The Common Man” (Jacksonian Era) My Way Or No Way!

Nullification Crisis South Carolina called a state convention that nullified the tariffs of 1828 and 1832 within their borders and threatened to secede if the federal government attempted to collect those tariff duties. President Jackson threatened to send federal troops to collect the tariff revenues. John C. Calhoun -South Carolina Vice-President under Andrew Jackson Called the taxes--- TARIFF OF ABOMINATIONS

The Second Bank of the United States in Philadelphia Why did Jackson distrust the Bank of the United States? 1.Undemocratic 2.Controlled by the Eastern elite Jackson Attacks the National Bank

In this cartoon Jackson, wields his veto against the monster, whose heads represent the directors of the state branches. 2 nd Bank of the U.S Vetoed the Bank of the United States Put money in “pet” state banks

King Andrew I After his unprecedented veto of the Bank bill, President Andrew Jackson's opponents accused him of abusing his Presidential powers.

Indian Removal Act The Indian Removal Act was legislation passed by congress in 1830 which forced the Indians to move from Georgia to Oklahoma to make room for the American settlers.

Trail of Tears Trail of Tears – during Andrew Jackson’s presidency –15,000 Cherokee Indians forced to move from Georgia/Florida to Oklahoma Territory. –Georgia land was needed for cotton –Called the trail of tears because 1 out of ever 4 Indians died.

Martin Van Buren 8 th President Jackson’s passion to destroy the Bank of the U.S. really hurt the U.S. economy. Bank failures led to the Panic of Banks closed, people lost savings, as the country sank into a DEPRESSION. I Lost my entire savings!

The Panic of 1837 resulted from reckless speculation that led to bank failures and distrust of state banks.

Missouri Compromise 1820  Henry Clay came up with a solution.  The MISSOURI COMPROMISE allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state also brought in Maine as a free state to maintain sectional balance. The Era of Good Feelings Is OVER!

Trouble in Texas In the early 1800s, Mexico's offers of cheap land lured many American emigrants to Texas. The Mexican government did NOT want SLAVERY in Texas When Mexico enforced its authority on the colony, outraged Texans prepared for war.

“Remember the Alamo” Famous battle in the war for Texas independence. Texans later WON freedom. The Republic of Texas voted in favor of becoming part of the United States. Northern leaders, however, opposed admitting Texas as a slave state.

William Henry Harrison 9 th John Tyler 10 th